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Q4 - Indexation of OAS and Prescribed Interest Rates

Two pieces of good news for the last quarter of 2026: seniors will get a small raise, but prescribed interest rates at CRA will stay steady for the last quarter of 2026. Here’s what you need to integrate into your year end planning activities.

No hiding behind inadequate records

A recently released judgment from the Tax Court of Canada testifies to the importance of good record-keeping and exemplifies a clever method that the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) invokes when investigating taxpayers who hide behind inadequate records.

Deferring Old-Age Security

If you turn 65 before July 1, 2013, can you still opt to delay receipt of Old-Age Security (OAS)?

Use Tax-Free Zones

Everyone in Canada qualifies for the Basic Personal Amount (BPA). 

Lifestyle Column: 10 Neat Things

This week: 10 neat things about artichokes

Knowledge Bureau student honoured with Heroes of the Home Award

Congratulations to Kareen Rekowski, who was recognized by the Champlain Community Care Access Centre in November 2012.

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Knowledge Bureau Poll Question

In your view is a comprehensive personal and corporate tax reform necessary to make Canada's economy stronger in response to trade wars?

  • Yes
    63 votes
    96.92%
  • No
    2 votes
    3.08%